2. The insurance company that covers the liable party got in touch with me shortly after my car accident and offered me a settlement. Do I still have to file a Fort Lauderdale personal injury claim? Should I accept the offer?

After a serious car accident, the party that caused the accident or that party’s insurance company may get in touch with you while you still have little idea what your recovery will look like or how high your medical bills will mount. In many cases, they will issue a settlement offer.

Many victims find that offer incredibly tempting. If you accept the offer, you will have ready funds on hand, which can, in many cases, help you pay for your medical bills and manage the other expenses you have faced as you manage your recovery.

Do not accept that offer before talking to our Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers.

Insurance companies have extensive experience dealing with accident victims. They know how to issue appealing offers that sound great on the surface or that make you feel as though you must accept the offer quickly to avoid potential repercussions down the road. The insurance company may even try to convince you that you must accept the offer immediately or potentially miss out on the compensation you deserve, possibly permanently.

In reality, you do not have to accept any offer made by the insurance company—and that offer may not reflect the full compensation you really deserve for the injuries you suffered. The insurance company may try to get you to accept that offer to limit its financial liability rather than to offer you the funds you really deserve for your injuries.

Our personal injury lawyers can help you better understand the compensation you really deserve after your Fort Lauderdale accident and ensure that you do not mistakenly accept a settlement offer that does not reflect your real needs.